Will A Conservative Sliding Genioplasty Look Good On Me?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m reaching out to request your professional opinion regarding my chin projection and whether a conservative sliding genioplasty would improve overall facial harmony. I do not have functional issues with my bite or jaw, and this is strictly an aesthetic evaluation. I have been told previously that my chin may be slightly under-projected, but I would value your objective assessment on whether it is meaningfully recessed or simply within normal variation. If appropriate, I would be interested in: Your opinion on whether a sliding genioplasty is indicated A morph showing what a subtle, balanced advancement (not aggressive or over-masculinized) would look like on my face Guidance on what range of advancement (if any) would best harmonize with my existing facial structure My goal is natural balance, not dramatic change. I am happy to provide standardized photos (front, profile, ¾) or any additional information you require. Thank you for your time and consideration.

 A:Whether chin augmentation is beneficial and, if it is, what amount of increase chin projection does the patient see as aesthetically pleasing. The terms natural, harmonizing, not too aggressive etc., while well-meaning, will have widely different interpretations by different people. Thus it is important to create a visual assessment of what these terms mean. In that regard I have attached two potential chin augmentation changes which generally are trying to convey the differences in modest and more substantial amount of chin augmentation. That will help guide you as to the results that look best to you regardless of how it is described.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon